Pronunciation: /səˈnɪləti/

Definitions of senility

noun the condition of being senile, especially the mental frailty and forgetfulness associated with old age

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother is starting to show signs of senility.

A2 The doctor diagnosed the elderly man with senility.

B1 Senility can be a common issue in older adults.

B2 The effects of senility can be managed with proper care and support.

C1 Research has shown that certain lifestyle factors can help prevent senility.

C2 The professor's lecture on the topic of senility was both informative and thought-provoking.

Examples of senility in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed the elderly patient with senility, a condition marked by cognitive decline.

informal My grandma sometimes forgets things due to her senility.

slang I can't believe I forgot my keys again, I must be getting senile.

figurative The company's outdated policies are a sign of organizational senility.

Grammatical Forms of senility

past tense

senilitied

plural

senilities

comparative

more senile

superlative

most senile

present tense

senilizes

future tense

will senilize

perfect tense

has senilized

continuous tense

is senilizing

singular

senility

positive degree

senile

infinitive

to senilize

gerund

senilizing

participle

senilized

Origin and Evolution of senility

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'senility' originates from the Latin word 'senilis' which means 'old age'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'senility' has come to specifically refer to the mental and physical decline associated with old age, rather than just old age itself.